The Super Eagles hopes of making it to the 2026 FIFA World Cup have received a major boost after FIFA deducted three points from South Africa for fielding an ineligible player.  The ruling has reshaped Group C and opened the door wider for the Super Eagles. Why South Africa lost points FIFA punished South Africa

The death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu has left many Nigerians heartbroken. At just 29, she was already known as a brilliant lawyer, a respected journalist, and a passionate advocate for social justice.  Sadly, her life was cut short on September 29, 2025, during an armed robbery in Abuja. Her story is one of talent, courage

Africa is often described as the world’s cultural powerhouse, and for good reason. Across the 54 nations on the continent, thousands of tribes and ethnic groups exist, each with its own language, traditions, and ways of life.  This rich variety is what makes Africa so unique, no two countries feel the same. But while every

South Africa’s World Cup qualifying campaign has suffered a major setback after world football governing body, Fifa, confirmed that Bafana Bafana have been docked three points for fielding an ineligible player. The punishment comes after Teboho Mokoena was included in the team that faced Lesotho in a Group C match on March 21, 2025. Bafana

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) states that the application portal for the 2024/2025 academic session will close on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, to conclude the scheme’s second full cycle and enable the agency to finalise processing pending applications and make necessary payments. Managing Director Akintunde Sawyerr announced the timelines at a media briefing in

The Federal Government has announced that Wednesday, October 1, 2025, will be a public holiday across the country. The day has been set aside to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. The announcement was made in Abuja by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Bola Tinubu administration. He congratulated Nigerians at home

The Yoruba Youth Council (YYC), has called on traditional rulers across Yorubaland to put aside differences and work together for the progress and development of the region. Ajibode Abd’kabir, the Council’s spokesman in a statement hailed the historic visit of Oba Babatunde Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, to the Bodija residence

Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, former president of Nigeria. Goodluck Jonathan, former Nigerian President, Duma Gideon Boko,, Botswana’s President, and several serving Nigerian governors are among the prominent leaders and personalities set to be honoured at the 2025 Democracy Heroes Award Africa scheduled for October 16 in Abuja. The award ceremony, organised by the Face of Democracy

A female governorship aspirant, Atinuke Omolayo, has declared her willingness to step down for Biodun Oyebanji, Ekiti State Governor, in the forthcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries. Omolayo, remarked on Tuesday shortly after facing the party’s screening committee, where Oyebanji and other hopefuls were also grilled ahead of the October 27 governorship contest. She also

Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers says peace has fully returned to the state, pledging that his administration will work with stakeholders to sustain it in the interest of the people. ‎ ‎Fubara stated this in an interview with State House correspondents shortly after a thank-you visit to President Bola Tinubu on Monday at the Presidential

The U.S. Government has expressed its continued commitment to supporting young Nigerian students, innovators and change-makers, who are willing to study in America. U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Officer, Brian Neubert, stated this at the 2025 EducationU.S. Nigeria Fair, with the theme: “Empowering Futures, Discover American Excellence in Education and Innovation,” on Monday in Abuja. The

Naira Strengthens in Black Market, Holds Steady at Official Window on Sept 23 The naira extended its gains against the US dollar on Tuesday, September 23, appreciating in the parallel market while maintaining stability at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). Currency dealers in Abuja told Economic Confidential that the naira exchanged at ₦1,495/$1 for